GOG made a lot of folks happy when it announced last week it was going to add several classic titles from the Apogee/3D Realms label to their downloadable game line-up. Today GoG.com has added a second Apogee game with Rise of the Triad, released back in 1994.

It's rare that the general public gets to play a version of a game that's actually older than what the finished product turned out to be. GSC Game World has given gamers that chance by releasing an alpha build of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Oblivion Lost. That's not a typo; that's the original name for their post-apocalyptic shooter before they changed it into S.T.A.LK.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl.

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With the sale of the GameTap game download service from Turner Broadcasting to Metaboli, people have been waiting to see if any major changes would be coming to the service. The short answer is, "Yes," The long answer is over at GameTap's official blog site today. The blog announces, "In just over 2 weeks, you will have access to a completely re-designed GameTap website full of new features, an improved digital download store, and a new way to access and launch your games." Among the additions are Desktop and Start Menu shortcut support for every game you get from GameTap, support for in-browser playing in Firefox, faster loading times, an updated store with "a better selection and competitive prices." and more.

Microsoft may have stopped the downloads for their beta version of Windows 7 but their upcoming next PC operatiing system is already getting some support from graphics chip maker Nvidia. This week the company announced it has released a new set of their GeForce beta drivers specifically for Windows 7 users.

Choose the path of righteousness or evil in this role-playing adventure game

Every action determines character's skills, appearance, and morality

Life story created from childhood through to adulthood and on to old age

Based on the best-selling award-winning Xbox title: Fable

Expanded content, greater customization, new quests, and enhanced graphics

High-performance microphone: Accurately reproduces the sound of your voice.

Reliable, high-quality design: Enjoy your favorite karaoke games over and over.

Designed for karaoke: Showcases your singing voice.

15-foot cable: Perform without being tied down.

Perform over 75 outrageous tricks on massive jumps to experience The Vertigo Rush

Each rider features unique “signature tricks” that can be performed

Build your Ride from the ground up

16 Vehicles in single-player and online multi-player

Race across seven of the world’s most dramatic natural environments in the World Tour

1-4 Player

20 monster trucks

9 stadium racing tracks

9 stadium freestyle events

12 outdoor circuit tracks

Picture-Perfect Weddings - From breathtaking wedding attire for the entire bridal party to fabulous floral arrangements, make every moment magical.

Outdoor Fiestas and Parties - Throw a lively birthday party or fiesta complete with cheerful party balloons and banners, a buffet table loaded with tasty munchies, and more.

Evening Events - Decorate your Sims' tabletop with colorful and flowing linens, twinkling tea lights, and more for a chic dinner party

Requires original The Sims: 2 to play